Grilled Chorizo-Topped Watermelon Pizza

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Grilled Chorizo-Topped Watermelon Pizza

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Recipe Data

6
Servings
15min
Prep
18min
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Description

Move over pineapple! This pizza features a juicy watermelon crust, savory chorizo crumbles, salty feta and pickled red onions for a flavor combination that will have your guests raving.

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Ingredients
Serves 6
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2 oz. ground Mexican pork chorizo
1 (1-in.-thick) round slice from whole seedless watermelon
1 ½ tsp. Gustare Vita extra virgin olive oil
⅛ tsp. coarsely ground Hy-Vee sea salt
¼ c. Soirée traditional feta crumbled cheese
¼ c. jarred pickled red onions, drained
1 tbsp. crema Mexicana table cream
2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Things To Grab

  • Charcoal or gas grill
  • Small skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Pastry brush
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board
  • Large serrated melon knife

Directions

  1. Preheat a charcoal or gas grill for direct cooking over high heat (450 degrees).

  2. Meanwhile, cook chorizo in a small skillet over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until browned (165 degrees), stirring occasionally to break into crumbles. Drain and discard drippings; set aside.

  3. Brush both sides of watermelon slice with olive oil. Grill watermelon for 1 minute until slightly charred. Turn watermelon slice over; sprinkle with salt. Top with chorizo, feta cheese and red onions.

  4. Close grill lid; grill for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until cheese is slightly softened but not melted.

  5. Transfer watermelon slice to a cutting board; drizzle with crema and sprinkle with cilantro. Cut into 6 wedges to serve.

Nutrition facts

Servings

110 Calories per serving

Amounts Per Serving

  • Total Fat: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
  • Sodium: 240mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Protein: 4g

Daily Values

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Iron 0%
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Calcium 4%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
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Potassium 4%